Rank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Rank in Relation to Other Major Generals, Etc.
Description
Jay inquires as to Hamilton's rank in relation to the other Major Generals in the provisional Army and recommends former loyalist Warren De Lancey to lead a Company in said Army.
year created
1798
month created
07
day created
28
author
sent from location
Albany
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Warren De Lancey
notable location
Albany
notable item/thing
late appointment
[news]papers
rank
Major Generals
judicious selection
Company
military qualifications
letter of recommendation
notable phrase
many will doubtless apply for commands in the army
there is a gentleman (whom for your information I will mention who I am told would accept a company and of whose military qualifications I have imbibed a very good opinion
document number
1798072890001
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (2 pages) | WGG04 (2 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | John Jay | Albany | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |